The celebrities these ten groups chose to appear in my demonstration strip were scary old Michael Jackson (twice), Mr Beast, Cristiano Ronaldo, Cillian Mbappe, Ariana Grande, John Cena, Rowan Atkinson, Tom Holland, and Bob Ross.
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Attention New Comic Talent - Comic Artist Opportunity
The organiser of a Comic Con asked me if I’d draw the promo art for them, to be used on online ads and flyers. This Comic Con is not one of the ones that you might have heard of that is exclusively about comic art, it’s one that features TV guests, toy exhibitors, market traders, cosplay, props & cars, and also has guest comic creators.
And they wanted to avoid using AI art, which has been done by many such events and, they felt, doesn’t sit well for an event that’s about promoting artists and creative folk.
There’s a budget for this art, so you’ll get paid. And the artwork will be widely seen, and of course credited. And the fact that the organiser of this event - which I reiterate is not one of those ones run by a major international company, or one that’s been running for twenty years, or one that gets Arts Council grants - wants to make a point of commissioning original art from an up-and-coming artist might hopefully encourage other similar events to do the same.
All you have to do is post a link to your portfolio, ideally including some art that fits the description of comic art illustration, and the organiser can choose the artist they will then contact direct.
Does that sound good? I hope it helps in some small way. Down with AI art, and up with the opportunities for new comic creators.
Post portfolio links to This Facebook thread https://fb.watch/IkIVSC0Bmf/
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